The Association
NJCA is the New Jersey branch of the American Counseling Association, an internationally recognized leader fully representing the interests of professional counselors. Your separate dues to the NJCA will be invested in improving the professional lives of counselors through education, the establishment of networking and communication links, state legislative changes and more.
New Jersey is one of the many branches included in the North Atlantic Region (NAR) of ACA.
Mission
Values
NJCA is dedicated to advancing the counseling profession through the professional development of counselors and counseling students, and expanding public recognition and awareness of the profession.
- Ethical Standard
- Respectfulness
- Advocacy
- Education
Vision
NJCA is the leading state organization of conselors who are working to create an environment in which quality counseling services are accessible, available, and utilized.
Led by
Kathleen Sherman
Treasurer
New Jersey Counseling Association membership includes both licensed and non licensed counselors, graduate students of counseling, retired counselors, counselor educators and others – all with a unified interest in enhancing professional relationships and promoting the counseling profession.